OCEAN DOLPHIN RETREAT

A Journey with Nature
A 5 night retreat
Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique
9 to 14 November 2025
with Kate Muller & the wild dolphin pod
Embodying flow, joy and strength in conscious co-creation with nature

This retreat is an invitation to consciously meet the wild dolphins of Ponto do Ouro, Mozambique and to co-create with nature. It is a journey of relaxing into the earth’s beauty and grounding ourselves in her strength, flow and joy. Through swims with the dolphins, devoted guided practices and fun free time we nurture the flame of life within us for soulful living.

Daily we engage with the wild wisdom of the earth all around us through animal communication, nature connection, mindfulness, guided visualizations, energy work, creative self-development, movement and dance. Our core intention is for authentic being in conscious relationship with the earth and her creatures. The dolphins are incredible teachers in this and are co-facilitators on the retreat with their powerful and playful presence.

Our key themes are establishing clear and conscious connections with nature, co-creating our lives with nature’s support and giving back through reciprocity and sacred earth activism. As we develop conscious relationships with nature she becomes a true friend and powerful ally. Our lives become infused and inspired by her magic as we open ourselves to communicate with her wisdom and know ourselves as truly part of the family of all life.

MEETING THE DOLPHINS, OCEAN & LAND

Wild pod encounters 2024 and a dolphin greeting Angie Gullman, founder of Dolphin Encountours

Our swims are with Angie Gullman, the founder of Dolphin Encountours. Angie has been consciously working with Dolphins of Ponta do Ouro for the past 30 years and is actively involved in their conservation.

Ponta do Ouro is a seaside village of Mozambique renowned for its diving close to the border with South Africa. It is a true African town with a melting pot of experiences, sights and sounds. The ocean here is part of a Marine Protected Area and the dolphins love the safe bays along this stretch of coastline. Whales also visit from July to October and turtles nest on the beaches from November to April.

OUR DAILY RHYTHMS


The ocean calls us at dawn and we rise early for our dolphin launches at 5:30am when the sea is at her quietest. We return for breakfast around 7am, followed by our soul sessions with nature from 9am to 12:30/ 13:00pm (includes a tea break). The afternoons are yours for free time, to be at the beach, explore the village or just enjoy the house with its wide deck overlooking the ocean. In the late afternoons there is an optional short session for an hour with a dolphin talk by Angie or a guided meditation with movement and dance.

Dinner is from 7pm, with 2 of our nights at a local restaurant and the other 3 meals on the deck of our lovely house. On Day 4 we have a day trip and beach braai at a beautiful snorkelling spot up the coast. As the launches are dependent on the weather our daily rhythms may change to prioritise dolphin launches.
Snorkeling introduction infront of our accommodation and catching some sun after a dolphin swim.

OUR ACCOMODATION


Looking out over the bay on the edge of the village we are based in 2 beach houses in the Mare el Sol estate. Mare el Sol is situated above a sheltered swimming beach on the edge of the village next to a small indigenous forest. It is also close to the boat launch area so we can literally stroll down the boardwalk to the ocean and our dolphin launches daily. See houses at these links for full details and images: #33 and #35

The houses have wide decks looking out over the ocean where we take our meals, as well as fully equipped kitchens. The secure estate is only a 10 minute walk to the market, shops and local restaurants. The retreat caters for all dinners and breakfasts. Dinners give us a delicious taste of the local seafood. Chicken and red meat options are also available, as are vegetarian and vegan options.

BOOKING DETAILS & RATES


Dates: 9 to 14 November 2025
This retreat can accommodate a maximum of 10 participants.
  • Per person sharing: R22 000
  • Per person with own room: R25 000
  • A 25% deposit secures your booking

For bookings and enquiries please email: [email protected]

Included: 5 nights of accommodation at Mare el Sol, 5 x breakfasts, 5 x dinners, 1 x day trip with beach braai lunch, dolphin introduction with pre-launch safety talk, 3 x dolphins swim launches, use of snorkels, masks and fins, private shuttle return transfer between King Shaka airport and Ponta do Ouro, facilitated retreat sessions with Kate Muller. 

Excluded: Travel to and from Durban King Shaka Airport, visa fees, lunches and snacks, comprehensive medical and travel insurance, gratuities, laundry, items of a personal nature, wetsuit hire and any items not specified under the Inclusions.

The duration of this journey is 5 nights and 6 days: We start on Sunday the 9th of November ‘25 at 8:30am meeting outside the King Shaka Airport Woolworths, Durban. From here we take a private transfer together to Ponta do Ouro, arriving at around 15:30pm.  We have 4 full days in Ponto and depart on Friday the 14th of November ‘25 at 9:30am for the King Shaka airport arriving there at 16:30pm.

Please remember these are wild dolphins, swims and sightings are not guaranteed, nor are launches if the weather is prohibitive. We will adjust our daily schedule with the weather as needed to prioritise launches. For example we may need to do 2 launches on one day or swap days. If the boat cannot launch fees are not refunded but go towards the ongoing conservation and research work by Dolphin Encountours.


TRAVEL NOTES
Weather: November is warming up with balmy days and occasional afternoon rain showers. It can get cool in the evenings as well so participants are recommended to bring both warm and cool clothing. Wet suits can be hired for swims if desired (a packing list will be sent to you). 

Malaria: Ponta do Ouro is a low density and low risk malaria area. However, participants are encouraged to speak to a healthcare professional about preventative measures. Studies show that Artemisia annua and Artemisia afra are effective in preventing malaria, with fewer side effects than pharmaceutical medication.

Smoking: the retreat is non smoking
Let nature weave her wild calling around your soul & nourish your being with her magic and beauty